Clinical trials: Cancer Prevention
Malignant Neoplasm
Olanzapine With or Without Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine in Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
This randomized phase III trial studies how well olanzapine with or without fosaprepitant work in preventing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy that causes vomiting.
- Trial name
- NCT03578081
- Testing
- Palonosetron Hydrochloride, Ondansetron Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 566 sites in United States, Guam
- Volunteers
- 690 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
CIPN - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The CONTRoL Trial: Cryotherapy vs. cOmpression Neuropathy TRiaL
The primary objective of this study is to select the best intervention from cold therapy, compression therapy and placebo at reducing neuropathic pain as measured by the change in the Neurotoxicity (NTX) component of the…
- Trial name
- CONTRoL (NCT03873272)
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Loose glove/sock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Colorectal Cancer
Quality Improvement of Patient-Provider Communication For Colorectal Cancer Screening
The immediate objective of this proposal is to assess the effectiveness of a multi-faceted intervention to improve patient-provider communication about colorectal cancer screening in improving patient adherence with colorectal…
- Trial name
- NCT00324753
- Testing
- Communication, Standard of care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Myeloid Hematologic Malignancy, Lymphoid Hematologic Malignancy
Study of Ixazomib to Prevent Recurrent or Late Acute and Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease 1-year After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
This is a single arm open label phase 2 study evaluating the potential effect of ixazomib on the prevention of recurrent or late acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and chronic GVHD at 1-year following reduced intensity (RI)…
- Trial name
- NCT03082677
- Testing
- Ixazomib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cervical Cancer
Clinic-based Intervention to Promote Cervical Cancer Prevention Behaviors
The project is a clinical behavioral research project based at University of Pennsylvania. The goal of this research is to design a brief clinic-based, Nurse Practitioner-guided, and theory-based health promotion intervention to…
- Trial name
- StepUp (NCT02046265)
- Testing
- Step Up to Prevention, Step Up to Prevention: knowledge, Step Up to Prevention:belief
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Acute Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Novel Approaches for Graft-versus-Host Disease Prevention Compared to Contemporary Controls (BMT CTN 1203)
Acute Graft-versus-Host-Disease (GVHD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
- Conditions
- Acute Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT02208037
- Testing
- Tacrolimus (ARM with Methotrexate), Tacrolimus (ARM with MMF and Cyclophosphamide), Methotrexate (ARM with Maraviroc)
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 279 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Pancreatic Carcinoma
Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Distal Pancreatectomy
This phase II trial studies the effect of botulinum toxin (Botox) in preventing postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT04965311
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
Methotrexate or Pentostatin for Graft-versus-host Disease Prophylaxis in Risk-adapted Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation for Hematologic Malignancies
The purpose of the study is to determine if participants who receive the GVHD prophylaxis medication pentostatin will have less severe hepatic toxicities than those receiving MTX.
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia, Hodgkin's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01188798
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Pentostatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Colorectal Cancer, Polyps
Vitamin D/Calcium Polyp Prevention Study
Extensive experimental and observational data suggest that intake of calcium and of vitamin D exert protective effects on colorectal neoplasia.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Polyps, Adenomas
- Trial name
- NCT00153816
- Testing
- Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 2,813 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
B-cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
Tacrolimus and Methotrexate With or Without Sirolimus in Preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Young Patients Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Complete Remission
This randomized phase III trial is studying tacrolimus, methotrexate, and sirolimus to see how well they work compared to tacrolimus and methotrexate in preventing graft-versus-host disease in young patients who are undergoing…
- Conditions
- B-cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Graft Versus Host Disease, L1 Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00382109
- Testing
- thiotepa, cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Glioma, Glioma of Brain
Seizure Prophylaxis in Patients With Glioma or Brain Metastasis
This protocol is designed to assess the need for seizure prophylaxis in the perioperative period for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedure (gross-total resection, sub-total resection or biopsy) for suspected diagnosis of…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Glioma of Brain, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03436433
- Testing
- Lacosamide, Levetiracetam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer
Ondansetron Plus Dexamethasone With or Without Metoclopramide as Antiemetic Prophylaxis After Receiving Cisplatin
The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and tolerability of metoclopramide added to standard antiemetic regimen for prophylaxis of cisplatin-induced emesis.
- Trial name
- NCT01093690
- Testing
- metoclopramide
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Blasts Under 5 Percent of Bone Marrow Nucleated Cells
Donor Atorvastatin Treatment in Preventing Severe Acute GVHD After Nonmyeloablative Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant in Patients With Hematological Malignancies
This phase II trial studies how well donor atorvastatin treatment works in preventing severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after nonmyeloablative peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplant in patients with hematological…
- Conditions
- Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Blasts Under 5 Percent of Bone Marrow Nucleated Cells, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Loss of Chromosome 17p
- Trial name
- NCT01527045
- Testing
- Atorvastatin Calcium, Cyclosporine, Fludarabine Phosphate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused By Chemotherapy in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: L-carnitine L-tartrate may prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well L-carnitine L-tartrate works in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00754767
- Testing
- L-carnitine L-tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
Pyridoxine in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Who Are Receiving Liposomal Doxorubicin for Cancer
RATIONALE: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) may prevent or lessen hand-foot syndrome caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether pyridoxine is more effective than a placebo in preventing hand-foot syndrome.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ, Endometrial Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00245050
- Testing
- pyridoxine hydrochloride, doxorubicin HCL liposome
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Osteoporosis, Prostate Cancer
Zoledronate in Preventing Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures in Patients With Locally Advanced Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Hormone Therapy
RATIONALE: Zoledronate may prevent bone loss in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy and hormone therapy. It is not yet known whether zoledronate is more effective than calcium and vitamin D alone in…
- Trial name
- NCT00329797
- Testing
- Calcium, Zoledronic acid, radiation therapy
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Tobacco Use Cessation
Mobile Media-Rich Interactive Guideline System (MMRIGS) Pilot Study
The goal of this research study is to learn about 2 different interactive methods that are designed to help people with HIV/AIDS stop smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT02302859
- Testing
- Nicotine Patch, Questionnaires, Pamphlet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Precision-Based Magnesium Trial
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common incident cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States, with approximately 150,000 new cases and 57,000 deaths per year.
- Trial name
- NCT01105169
- Testing
- Magnesium glycinate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer, Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps
Selenium for Prevention of Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. Selenium may be effective in preventing the recurrence of adenomatous colorectal polyps.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps, Precancerous Condition
- Trial name
- NCT00078897
- Testing
- Selenium
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,621 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona